The Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD) promotes inclusion, independence, and justice for low-income people with disabilities, chronic health conditions, mental health diagnoses, and the deaf and hard of hearing. They provide free legal help to overcome barriers that threaten health, safety, and quality of life.
Grants Awarded
PhilaKIDS Medical-Legal Partnership for Kensington Families
- Year Awarded:
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2025
- Grant Program:
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Kensington Community Resilience Fund
- Grant Amount:
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$10,000
The Legal Clinic for the Disabled was funded to support the PhilaKIDS medical-legal partnership at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where an embedded attorney helps Kensington families resolve legal needs affecting their health, stability, and wellbeing.
PhilaKIDS Medical-Legal Partnership for Kensington Families
- Year Awarded:
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2024
- Grant Program:
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Kensington Community Resilience Fund
- Grant Amount:
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$10,000
The Legal Clinic for the Disabled was funded to support the PhilaKIDS medical-legal partnership at St. Christopher’s Hospital, screening families and providing advice or representation on benefits, food access, housing, domestic violence, and other legal needs affecting health and stability.
PhilaKIDS Medical-Legal Partnership for Kensington Families
- Year Awarded:
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2023
- Grant Program:
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Kensington Community Resilience Fund
- Grant Amount:
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$10,000
The Legal Clinic for the Disabled was funded to support the PhilaKIDS medical-legal partnership at St. Christopher’s Hospital, proactively helping families resolve food, housing, benefits, utilities, guardianship, domestic violence, custody, and other legal needs affecting health and stability.